HONEY

This familiar story of a teen pop star pushed to early stardom is given a haunting performance by Brittany Pressley. Amber has grown up pleasing her mother by attending audition after audition. Her success in landing a spot in the supergroup Cloud9 was only the beginning. Now exploring her solo pop career, Amber becomes an oversexualized idol who yearns for a normal childhood. Pressley excels in delivering a somber tone throughout depictions of the experiences of young idols: confusing relationships, the pressure to grow up quickly, and constant public scrutiny. At times, Amber sounds detached and at other times desperate for genuine connection. Narrators Max Meyers and Helen Laser provide short segments. This audiobook is dense and deep, and will challenge listeners. G.M. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2024]